I'm tired of watching and reading about meaningless spring training games. I can understand maybe 10 or 15 exhibition games, but more than 30 is just excessive.

The regular season is 162 games and is a very long grind for all players involved. I don't think players need an extra 30 outings to add to that grueling schedule. If the spring training schedule is cut in half, the teams should still have plenty of time to develop chemistry and figure out their opening day roster.

Just as in other professional sports, exhibition games have very little purpose. Sure, they give fans a good way to see their favorite players for a cheap price. But does that really matter if the game has no true meaning and the fans aren't even sure if the top players will be on the field?

Although he walked away fine, Roy Oswalt also had a scare in spring training when he was hit behind the ear by a Manny Ramirez line drive. How about if Oswalt was seriously injured on that play in a meaningless spring training game? Talk about an unnecessary scare.

But finally, spring training is coming to a close and fans can stop holding their breath about their favorite players getting injured before the season actually starts.